Student Resources

Every year there are several annual conferences for undergraduate researchers run indifferent countries across Europe. Students are typically asked to submit a research abstract. Following feedback, you may be asked to present by either oral or poster format at this conference. Please see links below to learn more about the different conference opportunities which exist in different countries around the World.  

The Irish Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Network research conference is a national annual event hosted by different Higher Educational Institutions (HEI) around Ireland each year, sometimes in more than one location on the same day. Now in its 9th year, over 600 students have presented their research at this conference, attended annually by approx.250 undergraduate research students from HEI across Ireland. The conference typically takes place in mid-late October annually. Participating students received dedicated live online training in poster design, pitch and oral presentations. Submission is open to all students in STEM who have completed a significant undergraduate research project, under the guidance of an academic or industrial research supervisor. Students are asked to submit a 250 word research abstract and obtain their research supervisors consent as co-author before abstract submission. Students from any country and of all nationalities are eligible to present. Abstract submission will open for SURE 2027 in April. In the meantime, you can read all about our previous conferences, student presentations, industrial key notes and postgraduate opportunity workshops on the SURE network website, starting with SURE 2026 here. Any queries please contact SURE Network chair, Dr. Therese Montgomery.

BCUR is an annual national multidisciplinary conference where undergraduate students present research through talks,posters, and creative formats. This conference is hosted by a different UK university each year. BCUR 2027 will take place from the 23-27^thApril next year in Queen Mary University of London.  Submissions are welcome from undergraduate students and graduates who have recently obtained a Bachelor's degree, provided the work they present was undertaken during their undergraduate studies. Students from any country and of all nationalities are eligible to present on either individual or collaborative research projects from all academic disciplines. Learn more and submit your abstract by Monday the 4^thJanuary 2027 here: About BCUR 2027 - Queen Mary University of London.

ICUR is an undergraduate research conference managed by The University of Warwick Education Academy in the UK and annually includes up to twenty institutions across six continents. ICUR is specifically designed for undergraduate researchers, providing a platform for rigorous academic and international exchange through a hybrid format that connects multiple in-person venues via real-time video conferencing.  ICUR fosters international connections and interdisciplinary conversations between undergraduates from partner institutions. ICUR typically takes place in late September each year over two days, featuring live and online interactive oral and poster workshops. Find out how you can take part in ICUR 2027 here: The International Conference of Undergraduate Research – Undergraduate research on the global stage

Now in its 4^th year, WCUR will take place in Dubai, UAE, 23^rdto 27^th January. This event will be hosted by Zayed University in association with the Alliance for Global Undergraduate Research (AGUR). Learn more about it here: World Congress on Undergraduate Research (WorldCUR)

SURE-J is an open-access international journal registered with the DOAJ, showcasing outstanding undergraduate research across the sciences. Find out how you could publish your research in the 9^th annual edition of  SURE-J here Journal: SURE-J – Sure Network. SURE-J is published annually in Dec and is the official research journal of the Irish SURE Network. SURE-J accepts submissions for review from wet (lab based) projects and dry projects (data analysis, review, qualitative assessments etc) from the previous academic year. Submitters will receive detailed feedback from SURE J editorial team in advance of any accepted submission. All accepted submissions must be approved by all co-authors and research supervisors prior to publication.For any queries, please contact SURE-J Editor in Chief Dr Sinead Loughran sinead.loughran@dkit.ie or check out SURE-J website here SURE-J:an Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Journal published by Technological University Dublin

Reinvention is an established online, peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality undergraduate student research and critical reflections twice a year with occasional special issues. The journal welcomes academic articles from all student researchers across all disciplines and universities. Learn more about how you can publish your research here: Reinvention Journal. Reinvention is open to manuscript submission of original research - qualitative, quantitative, literature reviews, plus critical reflections, from undergraduate students from any institution. Reinvention features a Student-led Editorial Board and is Published by Student Research, IATL, University of Warwick.

• How to write an abstract: BCUR 2027 abstract writing  guidance workshop, recording available here Submission Info - Queen Mary University of London.
• The annual ICUR conference also updates their abstract and presenting guidelines each year, available here: Resources for Students
• WCUR Abstract and poster design guidelines available here Poster Presentation Guide

The Irish University, Atlantic University Technology have provided a short, open active interactive online course on how best to design a research poster for clarity and impact available here: Designing Effective Research Posters | ATU Open - Overview | Rise 360
Designer: Celeste Auge, Instructional designer ATU, November 2026

The Irish Southeast Technological University (SETU) library team have developed several excellent online interactive guides, providing instruction on how to research, write your thesis and manage your references available here: Introduction - Researching Your Thesis - Library Guides at South East Technological University

• Online training in Using GenAI effectively: AI, your learning and You is available here: AI at SETU — Using GenAI to Support Your Learning | Student Course , developed by SETU, Ireland, 2026.
• Student guidelines on the use of GenAI for coursework and a recorded induction session delivered by Professor Hazel Farell, SETU, are available here SETU Generative AI Courses and guidelines - Artificial Intelligence Literacy - Library Guides at South East Technological University